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Patent GB-190000969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: WILKEN HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 969. Wilken, H. Jan. 16. Roofing-tiles.-Roofing-tiles are made with interlocking tongued-and-grooved edges d, and bevelled lower edges l which fit in angular depressions b in the tiles below, so that the outer surface of the tiled roof is plane without any projections. The tiles are laid to break joint, and a recess n is made in the middle of the angular part b to receive the lower ends of the side ribs of the tiles above. Hanging-nibs are formed under the depressions b.
Patent GB-190001541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutter Bars for Reaping Machines.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 1541. Willis, P. R. J., [Bone, D. F., and Bone, C. S.]. Jan. 24. Reaping-machines.-Relates to means for securing the knife-sections 5 to the knife-bar 1 so that they may be readily removed for any purpose. The bar 1 is formed with tapered dovetailed recesses 2, into which corresponding projections 6 on the sections 5 can be slid. The sections are secured by a removable bar 7 fastened to the back of the knife-bar. The bar 7 is provided with dovetailed lugs 9, which fit a corresponding groove 12 in the bar 1. The lugs 9 enter and leave the groove 12 through recesses 11 cut at intervals in the back of the bar 1. A projection 10 on the part 8 of the bar 7 fits into a recess 13 in the end of the bar 1. When the locking-bar 7 is slipped into position, it is secured by a bolt through the holes 14, 14.
Patent GB-190005166-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand Cramp or Clamp.
Inventor: WILKES GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 5166. Wilkes, G. March 19. Clamps.-The foot B is swivelled to the adjusting-screw A by the countersunk screw C. The screw A has a ratchet thread, and is engaged by the threaded end s of spring pawls d, e, which together form the nut. The screw A can be advanced rapidly by simply pressing it, the ratchet threads forcing the pawls apart. It can be withdrawn rapidly by pulling it after pressing on the tail ends of the pawls. It can be advanced or withdrawn slowly by rotating it in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-190005251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Glass Letters for Signs and other Purposes.
Inventor: PRICE JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 5251. Price, J. March 20. Letters; signs.- Giass letters for signs and other purposes are formed from segments A<1> of plate glass, which may, as in Fig. 1, be secured to a metallic backing having flanges to embrace the segments, or be nailed to a wooden back, or be attached to glass surfaces, such as windows, by cement &c.
Patent GB-190007096-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Producing Artificial Stone Free from Air.
Inventor: GRUENBERG ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7096. Gr³nberg, A. April 17. Moving-stirrer apparatus employed in a process for the production of artificial stone free from air, and, in consequence, of a harder and more compact structure. The dry materials employed for producing the stone are fed into the mixing-chamber A through an inlet opening x. Air is exhausted from the chamber through a pipe l<1>, and water is then admitted to it through a pipe f<1>. The air pump may be again put in operation, and water, as free as possible from air, is then circulated from the reservoir C through the pump D, chamber A, and stirring-apparatus B. The vertical shaft e of the stirring-apparatus is tubular, and communicates with stirring-arms a having hollow blades faced with perforated metal b, Fig. 3, over which straining-cloths c are stretched by clamping-rings d. Air still contained in the materials is removed by this washing process, and the mixed material is then removed at the outlet opening k.
Patent GB-190007401-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ventilator.
Inventor: RAWLINGS JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 7401. Rawlings, J. J., and Rawlings, W. R. April 21. Ventilators.- Fig. 2 shows a vertical section through the ventilator. It consists of a frame E for buildings in the wall, a louvred grating F which holds in position a screen H of gauze, cotton, silk, or other material, and a frame I in which is hung the balanced valve J. The valve, provided with stops L and a buffer pad N, is closed by the pull on a cord M. Parts of the combination may be separately employed.
Patent GB-190008763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporating or Concentrating Apparatus.
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 8763. McNeil, J., and McNeil, C. May 12. Concentrating saccharine liquids and syrups; heating, special means for.- Relates to apparatus for evaporating or concentrating saccharine or other solutions, and consists of a heating-chamber B provided with inclined circulatory tubes H (only a few of which are shown) for the liquid under treatment, the inclination being produced either by mounting the chamber B in an inclined manner or by fixing the tubes at an incline in a horizontal chamber. The chamber B is of such a size as to leave a space between the bottom and sides of the chamber and the evaporator A. A baffle plate or plates L may be fixed in the chamber B. The evaporator A is preferably of cylindrical shape, and works under a vacuum. The tube G serves for the escape of uncondensible gases.
Patent GB-190012610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-propelled Road Vehicles
Inventor: PICK JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,610. Pick, J. H., and Gray, C. July 12. Motor road vehicles.-In order to reduce jolting, the steering-wheels are mounted in forks d carried in heads e on a frame which is secured to the main frame a of the vehicle bv spring connections g, consisting, for example, of two curved bars each composed of a number of flat springs.
Patent GB-190114925-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grindstone Rest
Inventor: HOLT FRANK
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 14,925. Holt, F. July 23. Guides and rests for grindstones. The article to be ground by the grindstone E is pressed against the plate B, which is supported at the top by bolts C in t h e brackets A, and at the bottom by recesses in these brackets, which are bolted on each side of the grindstone. If the article slips behind the plate B, it does not become wedged, as the plate, being loose, moves outwards.
Patent GB-190119811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing the Insulation of Electric Cables and the like.
Inventor: CLAREMONT ERNEST ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 19,811. Claremont, E. A. Oct. 4. Drawings to Specification. Testing electric cables.-The lead sheathing of a cable is tested mechanically by passing the cable through an apparatus, in which a vacuum is maintained, immediately on leaving the lead press ; the insulating-material is thus sucked through any fault in the sheathing, and can be seen on the surface. The apparatus is a cylindrical box provided at its ends with stuffing-boxes to pass the cable.
Patent GB-190122915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Transmission and Speed Gearing of Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: TURRELL CHARLES MCROBIE
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,915. Turrell, C. M., and Pollock, T. Nov. 13. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the power transmission gear of motor vehicles and the like. In order to allow the chains I to be placed in a central position less exposed to dirt, the wheels are driven by a divided live axle. The two chainwheels H, H are driven by differential gear G, rotated by gearing contained in a casing B, which may be of the kind described in Specification No. 22,468, A.D. 1898. The shaft C is driven by the motor A through a friction clutch E and Oldham's coupling D. In order that the chain-wheels may remain in alignment notwithstanding adjustment of the ball bearings of the rear live axles, these axles are made with square portions on which the chain-wheels are free to slide laterally.
Patent GB-190125555-A (GB)
Title: Combined Filing and Setting Machine for Band-saws
Inventor: CHALLIS WALTER
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,555. Challis, W. Dec. 14. Saws, sharpening and setting.-Relates to a machine for sharpening and setting band saws without removing them from their pulleys. The machine can be set to do either the sharpening or the setting. For sharpening, the saw c, Fig. 1, is fed on one tooth at a time by the pawl n which is reciprocated by a cam on the edge of the discj. The file g is reciprocated by a crank-pin i<3> in the face of the discj which acts in a vertical slot in the slide i to which the file g is connected by the adjustable frame h<2>, h. The file is lifted off on the return stroke by a cam on the back of j. The vice e is opened for each step of the feed by a cam w on the driving-pulley u. For setting, the file is removed, and hammers o pivoted at o' are caused to strike on opposite sides of the saw blade by the action of a cam t on the pulley u. The cam pulls back the hammers which, when released, are caused to strike by strong springs.
Patent GB-190204951-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grip or Vice for the Bending and Screwing of Pipes
Inventor: RITSON JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 4951. Ritson, J. Feb. 27. Vices; wrenches.-The tool is for the use of plumbers, for gripping pipes for bending, screwing, or otherwise treating them. It consists of a long lever or handle A, B, of trough section, carrying at the end A a jaw E actuated by a screw D, which passes through the top of an arched piece C riveted to the lever. The tool may be attached to a bench by screws through perforated lugs F.
Patent GB-190213266-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Marine Torch and Rocket.
Inventor: UNDERWOOD CAPTAIN WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 13,266. Underwood, W. J. June 11. Signals, marine.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specifications No. 13,355, A.D. 1901, and No. 22,227, A.D. 1899. The outer casing A and the central chamber B of the selfprojecting marine torch may be of iron or mild steel. The central chamber B is fixed to a top-plate L, filled with gunpowder composition which has an air space F to expose a large igniting- surface, and closed at the base by a plug C of the form described in Specification No. 13,3551 A.D. 1901. Carbide G is contained by a wire or gauze basket P placed in the annular space D closed at the bottom by an annular plate N. Water is admitted at apertures M, and acetylene passes through apertures K in the plate L to the burners R. The calcium phosphide H may surround the ring of burners, or be located centrally within it. The upward displacement of the carbide is prevented by stops O.
Patent GB-190214778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fire Escapes.
Inventor: JETLEY VICTOR
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 14,778. Jetley, V. July 2. Lifts ; fire-escape type of apparatus ; lifting by telescopic tubes. - A collapsable fire-escape, applicable also as an elevator for other purposes, comprises a wheeled base a, Fig. 1, carrying a fixed platform c and adjustable platforms d, e, f, g supported by telescopic stanchions 12 and operated by telescopic shafts 56, 58, and telescopic screws l, m, n, o. The screw engages a right-hand thread in a fixed nut s, and is turned by means of spurwheels 61, 62 which also form nuts and are flanged to engage the platforms. The other screws are actuated in a similar manner, and are alternately light and left handed. By means of a motor x, of any kind, driving the spur or worm gearing 52, the platforms are raised and lowered simultaneously. A separate motor may be used for each platform. Fixed steps are provided on the bottom platform, access to the upper platforms being gained by means of pivoted steps u attached to a movable platform and resting on a rod w on the platform below. Each platform has these or other suitable steps. The apparatus may be propelled by the motor x, or by a separate motor. The platforms are held in the desired position by means of pawls or straps on the screws or stanchions engaging racks or recesses on the platforms. The auxiliary platforms move laterally and serve to connect the apparatus with a building or another similar apparatus ; they may be actuated by hand or power. Guides 8, 9, Fig. 2, are provided for these platforms, and also guides 10 for smaller auxiliary platforms at right-angles to the others. Fixed rails 13 and hinged rails 14 are fitted as shown. The apparatus may be counterbalanced by means of sliding platforms on the opposite side of the escape ; or one or more water tanks may be suspended by chains 19 from the hooked ends of the telescopic tubes 100 pivoted to the upper platform. The tanks may contain electric batteries when the escape is actuated by electricity ; or the tanks may be replaced by struts. Hydrants on the upper platforms are supplied with water through the telescopic stanchions or like pipes, or through a hose which is unwound as required from a drum on a lower platform. The apparatus may be provided with a telescopic or flexible speaking-tube, and a screw-jack near each wheel for levelling the escape.
Patent GB-190220592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Fireproofing of Combustible Materials
Inventor: BAXTER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-22
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,592. Baxter, A. W. Sept. 22. Fireproof compositions.-A fireproofing-solution for impregnating wood, fabrics, &c. is made by first preparing a silica solution by fusing silica with an excess of sodium and potassium carbonates, and dissolving the fused mass in water, then mixing the silica solution with an aqueous solution of ammonium sulphate, and finally neutralizing the mixture with acid, preferably sulphuric acid. The following proportions are given in an example :- 2# parts of silica are fused with 5¥ parts of alkali carbonate, then boiled in 52“ parts of water, this solution being mixed with an equal quantity of neutral ammonium sulphate containing 13¥ parts of the salt to 72 of water.
Patent GB-190223638-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Holder for Piled Slips or Sheets of Papers, Bags or the like.
Inventor: HUDSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 23,638. Hudson, W. Oct. 29. Paper-holders.-The holder for containing piled slips or sheets of paper, bags, &c. consists of a box 1 open in front and provided on each side near the front with flanges, ridges, beads, or stops 2, which bear against the front edges of the sheets &c. 6. The front stops 2 may be vertical or inclined, as shown. Weights 4 are arranged to slide along the front stops. The weights may hare nuts 4<b> for fixing them during the filling of the box. The rear edges of the sheet may be held by similar stops 2. Fig. 9 shows a modification, in which the front stops 2 are provided with sleeves 12 sliding on rods 13. The stops 2 in this case may be made telescopic, and may be hinged to the piece 12. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the front stops 2 are fixed and vertical, and the weights 4 have the form shown. The rear edges of the sheets may be held by an arm 9 with a rubber projection 10 for bearing on the top sheet. The arm 9 slides on a vertical rod 8, which may be fixed to the box or to a base-plate 7 placed beneath the pile of sheets. Loose weights 11 bearing on the arm 9 may be used.
Patent GB-190226102-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Humidifying Air
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH JAMES HARTLEY
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,102. Butterworth, J. H. Nov. 27. Air, moistening.- Apparatus for humidifying air, and especially intended for use in weaving - sheds, comprises a ventilating tube B through which a current of air is mechanically propelled by a fan or the like, and an inner tube or chamber A having an adjustable valve or regulator D and a pulverizer F of usual form. The combined action of a steam coil G and the pulverizer F causes the air to take up moisture, and the moistened air, deflected from a diffuser H, mingles with the dry air passing out through the channel J. Instead of supplying air to the inner tube from the tube B, it may be drawn from any other source, when the inlet to the tube A is placed outside the outer tube ; or the air from the fan may pass in from below the diffuser. In a modification, the tube B is vertical, and the inner tube is provided with a conical head having a series of openings controlled by a grid-iron valve. According to the Provisional Specification, the air from the outer tube is diverted by deflectors into the inner chamber.
Patent GB-190300840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ventilation Doors in Mines
Inventor: DIEBOLD CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 840. Lake, H. H., [Diebold, C. J., and Didero, J. M.]. Jan. 13. Ventilating tunnels. -A folding- curtain to cut off currents of air in tunnels is mounted between two sets of lazy - tongs P, which, by mechanism as shown, are so actuated by the passing truck as to be collapsed to lift or fold the curtain. With this view, secondary rails C, C<1>, C', C<3> are mounted, as shown, over one of the ordinary rails A, which are lowered by the truck as it approaches from either side. The rails C, C' and the rails C<2>, C<3> are jointed together, and at the joints are connected by links c, c' with the arms d<1>, d<3> of weighted levers D, D', the arms d, d' of which are connected together by links and levers E, E<1> and F, F<1>, &c. The arm dand lever F are connected by rods H with toothed sectors K, L in gear with one another, the sector K carrying arms M connected with the lazy - tongs. Or only the sector K may be used.
Patent GB-190301350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Automatic Shuttle Changing Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 1350. Hall, R., Hall, J. H., and Hall, O. S. Jan. 20. Loom shuttle changing mechanism. - In the automatic shuttle-changing motion described in Specification N o. 23,925, A.D. 1898, the lever d, Fig. 1, employed for traversing the pusher, which carries the full shuttle i into position under the shuttle box, is brought smoothly to rest after it has been actuated, by a bowl c on the driving spurwheel b of the tappet shaft a, coming under a curved extension piece d<1> of its horizontal arm, which is thereby gradually lowered. The spent shuttle k, Fig. 4, is ejected from the stationary box l into which it is thrown out of the shuttle box after the full shuttle has been forced in as described in the above-mentioned Specification, by a plate p carried by a pivoted elbow-lever m, which is normally held against one of the lifting - arms in the position indicated by dotted lines, by a spring o, until struck by the lever q and moved into the position shown in full lines.
Patent GB-190306645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trip Valve Gear.
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 6645. Markham & Co., and Barnes, H. March 21. Valve gear. -Relates to releasing-geara for Corliss and lift valves, and consists of means for effecting the release during either the opening or closing movements of the valve, thus affording a wide range of cut-off. Fig. 1 shows a gear for a lift valve. In the bridle c on the valve-stem is pivoted a tripping-piece e, with which engages the lifting-arm f, oscillated by an eccentric. On a fixed pin a is pivoted a pair of levers b, connected by pins b<1>, g', and placed in position by the governor. The tripping-piece is held in engagement with the lifting-arm by a spring e<x>, until the end e' strikes the pin b<1>, by which the release is effected. When the engine is running very slow, and a late cut-off is required, the toe e<3> of the tripping-piece engages a shoulder g, on a link g<1>, suspended on the pin g<2>, and the release is thus effected during the closing of the valve. Links h pivoted to the tripping-piece push the link g<1> aside after the release.
Patent GB-190307586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Softening Apparatus.
Inventor: HODGKIN STANLEY HOWARD
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 7586. Hodgkin, S. H., and Hodgkin, P. E. April 1. Moving stirrer apparatus.-In water-softening apparatus, of the type described in Specification No. 81, A.D. 1902,wherein water is treated with lime water, or a solution of lime and soda ash, and afterwards decanted and filtered, the stirring- device 18 in the lime vessel b is fitted with teeth 17 and, optionally, with vanes, and is raised by a hook 21, lifted by a rod attached to the float h in the flushing-tank a. On reaching the bar 24, the hook 21 is disengaged and the device falls, stirring the lime 25.
Patent GB-190308008-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Couplings for Corves or Trams
Inventor: DAVIES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8008. Davies, E. April 7. Couplings, non-automatic, for colliery trams or corves. The coupling-pin B is locked in place by a spring bolt N mounted on the upper arm of the shackle, which engages with a lug E formed on the bolt. A thumb-piece projects through a slot in the bolt casing, and carries a slide R for excluding dust.
Patent GB-190308409-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock Arrangement with or without a Spring for use with Window and other Roller Blinds
Inventor: SEYMOUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 8409. Seymour, W. April 14. Window blinds.-A lock or catch for the ratchetwheel 7 of a window or other roller blind comprises a metal plate 2, pivoted to a wooden or metal holder 1 and formed with a segmental rim or catch-piece 4 and a bent projection 3 having a hole for the passage of the blind cord. The roller pivot 6 is supported in the holder 1, and the plate 2 is slotted for the passage of the pivot as the plate is swung on operating the blind cord. The rim 4 may serve also as a rest for a spring 8 or 9 when necessary.
Patent GB-190313045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Blast Machines
Inventor: HESS CHARLES AUGUSTUS PLATO
Filed: 1903-06-10
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 13,045. Hess, C. A. P. June 10. Sand blast.-The object is to obtain a jet of increased force and a better flow of sand. The jet of air which sucks the sand is supplemented, first, by one or more additional jets, which propel the sand ; and, secondly, by atmospheric pressure near the sand hopper. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the suction jet from the nozzle c is supplemented by a forcing-jet from the crown g connected to the pipe h. The sand pipe is shown at d. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the sand enters at d, the suction jet at c, and the forcing-jets at g, g. One of these jets g may act as the suction jet, the jet at c being dispensed with, and the pipe d being arranged centrally. According to Fig. 5, sand enters at i, and twin nozzles l supply the suction and forcing-jets. The sand and air pipes may be kept as nearly parallel as possible. The sand hopper is fixed to the piece 2, Fig. 8, connected to the sand conduits 4 and provided with holes 7 communicating with the atmosphere. Perforated slides 6 regulate the amount of sand allowed to pass. To prevent the sand from clogging, the nozzle e, Fig. 14, the mixing-chamber f, and the opening to the sand pipe d are divided by a partition 13, 10, and the air nozzle c has separate openings 11, 12 to correspond. The nozzle e forms a divergent jet ; to form a convergent jet, the partition 13 terminates in a bevelled edge at X.